OAR 734-031-0025
Acknowledgement Sign Design and Placement
(1)
When an Acknowledgement Sign is used for sponsorship recognition on the mainline of the adjacent state highway or the Rest Area entrance or exit ramp, or is in a Rest Area and legible to motorists using the Rest Area, it must conform to the signing standards in the MUTCD and design standards adopted by the Department. Such Acknowledgement Signs must not have moving elements or simulate movement, have bold or vibrant colors, or be attached to, imitate or interfere with any traffic control device.(2)
When the sponsorship is for a specific Rest Area feature or a component of a specific Rest Area feature, one Acknowledgement Sign may be installed in the Rest Area placed at or as close as practical to the feature being sponsored. The sign will not be installed in a location where it would obscure a Rest Area visitor’s view of traffic control devices, interfere with the regular use of the Rest Area by Rest Area visitors, or be visible from the mainline highway. The sign will say ‘_____________ SPONSORED BY’ on the first line and the Participant name or acronym on the next one or two lines.(3)
When the sponsorship is for the overall Rest Area, one Acknowledgement Sign for each direction of travel may be installed on the mainline upon approval of the Department. The Acknowledgement Sign may be an independent sign assembly or an acknowledgement plaque/rider added to an existing sign and placed as close as practicable to the entrance to the Rest Area and will say ‘REST AREA SPONSORED BY’ on the first line with the Participant name or acronym on the next one or two lines. Acknowledgement Signs on the mainline must be static, non-changeable signs and shall not be overhead installations. When the Acknowledgement Sign on the mainline is an independent sign assembly, it must be located at least 500 feet from any other traffic control device. In addition, one Acknowledgement Sign may be placed in the Rest Area provided the sign is not visible to the mainline highway and does not pose a safety risk to Rest Area users.
Source:
Rule 734-031-0025 — Acknowledgement Sign Design and Placement, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=734-031-0025.